From the establishment of the empire to the present, in just a dozen years, the empire has developed from a backward country to the world's number one industrial power and world hegemon. In these ten years, the empire has encountered countless strong enemies. But in the end, the empire defeated those enemies and won the victory. Even if, after the annexation of Austria-Hungary by the Kingdom of Prussia, it will become a new superpower. However, the Empire was still confident of defeating them.

When the imperial delegation attending the Istanbul Peace Conference sent the news back home, even though it was already late at night, Long Yufei summoned General Sun Hao, Chief of the General Staff, and General Luo Hongtao, Director of the Military Intelligence Bureau.

"The Prussians took us by surprise! I didn't expect them to be so bold and dare to swallow the entire Austro-Hungarian Empire, and they were not afraid of bursting their stomachs! Long Yufei sighed with emotion. The current history is completely different from the history he knows, because of the appearance of his little butterfly, history has long been changed beyond recognition, and it is developing rapidly in an unknown direction. Fortunately, the current empire is very powerful, even if it is no longer the history he is familiar with, but with the powerful power of the empire, he can still crush those enemies.

"Yes, Your Majesty! The Prussians were desperate this time, they would annex Austria-Hungary under such circumstances, and it was clear that they were being forced by us. That's why he wants to increase his strength so that he can fight against the empire in the future! "The Chief of the General Staff, Admiral Sun Hao, said. Although, even after the Kingdom of Prussia annexed Austria-Hungary, there was still a big gap in strength compared with the empire. Especially demographically. At most, it's only one-fifth the size of the empire. However, the empire was too far away from Europe. It would be very difficult for the empire's powerful military power to be sent to Europe. This allowed the Prussians to occupy the right place at the right time. The next war may not be easy to fight. In addition, the Empire's military deployment in Europe may have to be readjusted.

"These Prussians, aren't they afraid that we will use this as an excuse to go to war with them?" Long Yufei was a little speechless.

"Your Majesty, according to the information we have received, the Prussians annexed Austria-Hungary only after receiving the support of the Ottoman Turkish Empire. With the support of the Ottoman Turkish Empire, the empire did not dare to start a war lightly. General Luo Hongtao, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, said.

Long Yufei nodded. If the Kingdom of Prussia and the Ottoman Empire joined forces, it would be a big problem. Even if the empire can win the war, the price to pay will not be too small. What's more, now that the war has just ended, the people of the empire are also looking forward to peace, and if there is another war at this time, it will inevitably make the people of the empire plan. Therefore, the Empire had no choice but to resort to other means.

"What the hell are they trying to do in the Ottoman Empire? Do they really dare to oppose the Empire? Long Yufei asked. He's about to marry Abdul. The twin princesses of Mejid I, the Ottoman Turkish Empire suddenly came to do so. Isn't this a deliberate attempt to sabotage relations between the two countries?

"Your Majesty, the Ottoman Turkish Empire must have had its own ambitions. It's just that in the face of the two great powers, the Empire and the Kingdom of Prussia, they know that they cannot confront us. But. That doesn't mean they won't make small moves behind their backs. Support the Kingdom of Prussia to make it more powerful so that it can fight against the Empire. That's what they think. To put it bluntly, the Ottoman Turkish Empire just wanted to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight. Wait until we are exhausted from fighting with the Kingdom of Prussia, and then come out to clean up the pieces. If it's possible. Fight for world supremacy! Admiral Sun Hao said. In fact, this trick of the Ottoman Turkish Empire was not clever, and its purpose was obvious.

"Damn the Turks. However, they overestimated their strength, and with their backward industry, even if we fought with the Prussians to the end, the remaining strength would be enough to kill them. If you still want to pick up a bargain, it is absolutely impossible! Long Yufei said disdainfully. The Ottoman Turks had no potential to become a world hegemon, they were at best a world-class power. Originally, Long Yufei was only interested in the land of the Ottoman Turkish Empire on the coast of the Persian Gulf. But now, since the Ottoman Turks are looking for their own death, the empire no longer has to keep their hands on them. A disintegrating Ottoman Turkish empire was more conducive to the empire's control of the Middle East. In addition, it is also conducive to the empire's seizure of oil and gas resources in the Middle East.

"Your Majesty, after the Prussians annexed the Austro-Hungarian Empire, their strength will increase greatly, and we may have to increase our military deployment in Europe next!" Admiral Sun Hao said. Although the empire had two allies in Europe, with the strength of the Kingdom of Spain and the Kingdom of Belgium, even if they were tied together, it was no match for the Kingdom of Prussia, let alone after the annexation of Austria-Hungary, the strength of the Kingdom of Prussia would become even more terrifying. If the empire did not increase its military power in Europe, the kingdoms of Spain and Belgium would probably not last long.

"Hmmm! The Reich's military presence in Europe was indeed strengthened. Let's draw up a plan for the General Staff! Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Sun Hao nodded.

After this peace conference, the empire began to deploy troops in Europe. In order to defend against the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire, which would later become the German Empire, the Empire deployed an army group directly in the Kingdom of Belgium. In the lands north of the Pyrenees of the Kingdom of Spain, an army group was also deployed. Together with the Empire's army group deployed in the overseas provinces, the Empire's army forces deployed in Europe exceeded half a million men.

In addition, the Imperial Navy will also deploy heavy troops in Europe. The Imperial 1st Fleet will be responsible for the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. And the Imperial 5th Fleet will be responsible for the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

Together with the military power of the Empire's allies, the Empire would besiege the Kingdom of Prussia in Europe. In the event of war, the Empire's powerful army would march on Europe from two directions. One direction was to advance from Eastern Europe to Western Europe, and the other was to land directly in Western Europe by sea and attack the Kingdom of Prussia on both sides.

Of course, to do this, the empire would have to be more prepared. Among other things, the transportation facilities between the new territories of the empire itself, which had never been in Eastern Europe, had to be completed. The Trans-Siberian Railway, as well as the Central Asian Railway, need to be built, as well as a dense road network, etc.

"The next step for the Military Intelligence Agency is to strengthen intelligence gathering for the Kingdom of Prussia. Also, find a way to put the Austro-Hungarian King Franz. Joseph I rescued. In this way, when we go to war with the Prussians in the future, we will have one more card in our hand! Long Yufei said.

Although, Franz. Joseph I had been deposed from the throne, but he still had a great deal of influence in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. If he was able to form a government-in-exile in China, it would undoubtedly be an incentive for the resistance forces in Austria-Hungary.

"Your Majesty, the Prussians though did not kill Franz. Joseph I. However, he was kept very closely guarded. If the Empire wants to rescue him, I am afraid it will be very difficult! General Luo Hongtao, director of the Military Intelligence Bureau, said with a frown.

"Do your best!" Long Yufei said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Admiral Luo Hongtao nodded.

"Chief of the General Staff, the post-war planning of the Imperial Army, the General Staff is also going to start preparing." Long Yufei said.

In this world war, the Imperial Army formed a total of 24 army groups with a total strength of nearly 5 million troops. Once the war is over, the strength of the Imperial Army may have to be reduced. In addition, the new weapons and equipment that Long Yufei is concerned about will also be tested one after another, such as tanks, armored vehicles and aircraft. Therefore, the army of the empire needs to be re-planned.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Chief of the General Staff, General Sun Hao, nodded. In the immediate aftermath of the war, the Cabinet demanded a major disarmament of the Army. However, the General Staff, for its part, obviously does not want to dismantle too many troops. Since ancient times, there have been contradictions between civil officials and military generals. It's just that under Long Yufei's mediation, the contradictions between the military and the cabinet have not reached the point of irreconcilability.

"In addition, the Imperial Navy has to speed up its construction program. After selling two-thirds of the warships, the strength of the Imperial Navy has declined rapidly! Long Yufei said. However, Long Yufei did not regret it, and the Imperial Navy sold those old warships and obtained a total of more than 200 million yuan. With this funding, the Imperial Navy can completely rebuild a powerful fleet. Coupled with the original investment of the Empire, the Imperial Navy will soon begin to build warships on a large scale.

"Yes, Your Majesty. The navy's new warships of all types are nearing completion of design, and it is expected that construction will begin at the beginning of next year. In two years, the Imperial Navy will have a large number of warships in service. Admiral Sun Hao said.

Long Yufei nodded, not saying anything more. Although, the rapid rise of the Kingdom of Prussia posed a great threat to the empire. However, this is not an opportunity for the empire to develop rapidly. Forced by the threat of the Prussians, the Reich did not dare to slack off for a moment, and only in this way could the Reich maintain its hard-won world hegemony.

Long Yufei knew that the enemy was strong, and he also knew the weakness of the empire. But he believed that in future wars, the Empire would be able to win as well! (To be continued......)

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